Sanoj Kumar Jha Named Interim CMD of NLC India as Prasanna Kumar Motupalli Retires
Sanoj Kumar Jha will lead the company until a regular Chairman and Managing Director is appointed by the Government
NLC India Limited has entrusted Sanoj Kumar Jha with the additional responsibility of Interim Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) following the retirement of Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, who demitted office after a distinguished tenure at the helm of the Navratna public sector enterprise.
Sanoj Kumar Jha will lead the company until a regular Chairman and Managing Director is appointed by the Government.
Prasanna Kumar Motupalli’s tenure has been widely acknowledged for its visionary leadership, strategic direction, and unwavering commitment to strengthening NLC India Limited’s operational excellence and long-term growth. Under his stewardship, the company achieved significant progress across its mining and power businesses while reinforcing its focus on sustainable development and organisational transformation.
Throughout his tenure, Motupalli earned widespread respect for his integrity, professionalism, and people-centric leadership. His ability to inspire employees and steer the organisation through evolving industry challenges has left a lasting impact on NLC India Limited.
In a heartfelt message on the occasion of his retirement, the company expressed gratitude for his invaluable contributions, stating that his remarkable journey of leadership, dedication, and service has left an indelible mark on the organisation. NLC India noted that his visionary guidance and pursuit of excellence played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s progress and inspiring growth.
The organisation also conveyed its best wishes to Motupalli for a healthy, happy, and fulfilling post-retirement life, while expressing confidence that his legacy would continue to inspire future generations of employees.
With Sanoj Kumar Jha assuming charge as Interim CMD, NLC India is expected to maintain continuity in its leadership while continuing to pursue its strategic priorities in coal mining, lignite production, power generation, and renewable energy expansion.
